Pakistan pays tribute to Manmohan Singh, says ‘will probably be remembered for his knowledge, mild manner’

Pakistan’s International Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who breathed his final on Thursday at AIIMS, Delhi. In a publish on X, Dar stated that Manmohan Singh will probably be remembered for his knowledge and delicate manner. He added that Singh demonstrated a dedication to selling regional peace alongside together with his ‘outstanding achievements within the area of economics’. 

He wrote, “Saddened by the passing of Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister of India. Born in a village in Pakistan’s Chakwal district, Dr. Singh was a distinguished economist and political chief. He will probably be remembered for his knowledge and delicate manner.” 

“His method to regional points mirrored his perception that mutual understanding, dialogue, and cooperation have been important for collective progress. He performed a notable position in bettering Pakistan-India bilateral relations throughout his tenure as Prime Minister”, the Pakistan International Minister added. 

Extending condolences on behalf of the Authorities of Pakistan, he additional added, “The individuals and the Authorities of Pakistan prolong their heartfelt condolences to Dr. Manmohan Singh’s household, and the individuals and the Authorities of India.” 

World leaders pay tribute to Manmohan Singh 

Earlier, condolence messages poured in for the previous prime minister as world leaders paid tributes to Singh’s management and his contribution to shaping India’s ties with a number of nations. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin despatched condolences to President Droupadi Murmu and PM Modi on the passing of former PM Manmohan Singh. In his condolence letter, Putin described Singh as ‘an impressive statesman’. 

The Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba additionally paid tributes to the previous PM for his ‘endeavours which constructed the inspiration for the event of Japan-India relations of at this time.” 

Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus additionally despatched his condolence message, describing Singh as a ‘individual with nice humility, a visionary chief, a statesman.” 

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolence and stated: “India has misplaced a fantastic man, and France a real pal, within the individual of Dr. Manmohan Singh. He had devoted his life to his nation. Our ideas are together with his household and the individuals of India.”

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